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Federal Alcohol Administration Act (FAA Act)
Local Title:
Federal Alcohol Administration Act
Country/Region:
United States
Competent Authority:
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
Type:
Regulation
Status:
In force
Release Date:
2025-03-20
Implementation Date:
2025-03
Applicable Scope:
Alcoholic products; Bakery food; Beverage; Candy products; Condiment; Aquatic & aquatic products; Bakery food; Egg & egg products; Food additive; Food contact materials; Food for special dietary uses; Food packaging; Frozen drinks; Fruits & vegetables; Grain & grain products; Health food; Infant formula food; Meat & meat products; Milk & milk products; Nutrition fortifier; Oil & oil products; Pet food; Food for Special Medical Purposes
Document
Language Source Title Access
EN
Official Federal Alcohol Administration Act
Summary

This Act applies to producers, importers, and wholesalers of alcoholic beverages, and stipulates requirements for obtaining permits, ensuring accurate labeling and advertising, preventing misleading practices, and regulating marketing practices to protect consumers and maintain industry integrity.

Contents:

Part 1 - Basic Permit Requirements under the FAA Act

Part 4 - Labeling and Advertising of Wine

Part 5 - Labeling and Advertising of Distilled Spirits

Part 6 - Tied House

Part 7 - Labeling and Advertising of Malt Beverages

Part 8 - Exclusive Outlets

Part 10 - Commercial Bribery

Part 11 - Consignment Sales

Part 13 - Labeling Proceedings

Part 16 - Alcoholic Beverage Health Warning Statement

History
2025-03-20
Federal Alcohol Administration Act (FAA Act)
In force
Release Date: 2025-03-20
Implementation Date : 2025-03
2022-01-22
Invalid
Release Date: 2022-01-22
Implementation Date : 2022-01-22
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